Richland County Commissioners OK $97K in CARES Act Funds for Mental Health Agencies (Joseph Trolian)

November 10, 2020

COVID has had an impact on the behavioral health system's ability to deliver services efficiently, at a time when they are most in need. Executive Director Joseph Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board proposed a potential solution to address the lack of access. Director Trolian submitted a request to the Richland County Commissioners to access $97,000 of CARES Act funds to purchase telehealth equipment for the Board and behavioral health agencies.

Joe Trolian stated that many of the agencies are trying to provide services via telephone and

outdated electronic equipment, but the quality of the equipment that was used for typing case notes and treatment plans were insufficient for video-based interaction. Christy Ellis-Trolian stated that she admires the Boards efforts to sustain connectedness to those they serve. Trolian also wanted equipment that could be used for groups or even video visitations for families that have loved ones at the state psychiatric hospital or in drug and alcohol residential treatment.

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